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Probe of $100M in unused radios…Auditor General studies GECOM CEO’s response to findings

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Probe of $100M in unused radios…Auditor General studies GECOM CEO’s response to findings

More than eight months after State auditors launched a probe into several multimillion- dollar contracts of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), a final report into the questionable acquisition...

EU ends sugar support for Guyana

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on EU ends sugar support for Guyana

After more than seven years of plugging in excess of $348B to assist Guyana in recovering from a crippling 36 percent price cut in sugar, it appears that the European Union (EU) may be unwilling to...

Armed bandits invade #46 grocery shop

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Armed bandits invade #46 grocery shop

– Elderly couple traumatized An elderly couple running a grocery store along the Number 46 public road was yesterday afternoon traumatised by two armed men demanding cash and jewellery....

US$150M expansion…CJIA shifts to temporary terminal amid continuing works

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US$150M expansion…CJIA shifts to temporary terminal amid continuing works

The US$150M expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, which is set to be completed this year, is entering a critical phase. The new temporary terminal for arrivals became...

“Learn from other countries’ mistakes”

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “Learn from other countries’ mistakes”

– Ex T&T Energy Minister warns Guyana By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Zen proverb, “It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes but an even wiser man to learn from the mistakes of...

NICIL probe…Contact me for info from Ashni Singh – Nandlall tells SOCU

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL probe…Contact me for info from Ashni Singh – Nandlall tells SOCU

Investigators’ attempts to speak to former Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, in the ongoing probe of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), will not be...

Businessman’s project to combat flooding worries neighbours

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Businessman’s project to combat flooding worries neighbours

– City Council to intervene, despite giving approval Flooding due to incessant rainfall was the reason a city businessman decided to invest in a project to raise the shoulders of the...

Education Ministry to unveil 2017 NGSA results today

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry to unveil 2017 NGSA results today

The results of the National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA] will be released today by the Ministry of Education. This is according to information issued by the Ministry yesterday. Although the...

Chat-3 big bull run SOCU offisa off de farm

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Chat-3 big bull run SOCU offisa off de farm

De manner in which a search warrant was handled a few days ago give de accused a heads up so he coulda mek ee move. Everybody know SOCU was about to go after things wha dem she de Chat-3 ain’t...

2017 Jr CASA serves off in Guyana from Sunday

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2017 Jr CASA serves off in Guyana from Sunday

Host aiming for 13th consecutive team title By Sean Devers President of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Robin Low yesterday assured the Media and Sponsors that everything is in place for hosting...

Youth Basketball Guyana National Schools Festival …Plaisance, Marian Academy march into final

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Youth Basketball Guyana National Schools Festival …Plaisance, Marian Academy march into final

Plaisance Secondary and Marian Academy will clash in the final of the Youth Basketball Guyana National Schools Festival tonight at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall following victories in their...

Windies Women misery increases with India defeat

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies Women misery increases with India defeat

Taunton, England, CMC – West Indies Women’s misery at the ICC Women’s World Cup continued unabated when they tumbled to a seven-wicket defeat to India Women in their second match here...

GCB child protection courses commence

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB child protection courses commence

By Zaheer Mohamed Child protection is the protection of children from abuse, harm or neglect. It is the responsibility of coaches to care for children in such a way that neither they nor others cause...

Chanderpaul goes undefeated as rain forces last-day washout

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul goes undefeated as rain forces last-day washout

London, CMC – Veteran former West Indies left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul missed out on the opportunity to extend his heavy scoring when rain forced the abandonment of the final day of Lancashire’s...

GuyanaNRA Spoon Shoot..Goodluck edge Braithwaite and Felicien for top spot

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GuyanaNRA Spoon Shoot..Goodluck edge Braithwaite and Felicien for top spot

Ransford Goodluck bythe closest of margins emerged winner of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) June Spoon Shoot competition which was held at the Timehri Rifle and Pistol Ranges...

GBA’s Nat Novices Boxing C/ships…GDF well placed to retain title; talented Khan gives Williams walk-over

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBA’s Nat Novices Boxing C/ships…GDF well placed to retain title; talented Khan gives Williams walk-over

By Sean Devers Creditable performances by the GDF pugilists on the penultimate night of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) National Novices three-night Championships kept them well positioned to...

The AAG is being untruthful

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on The AAG is being untruthful

Dear Editor, On the eve of its hosting of its National Senior Championships, The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) through its General Secretary has found it prudent to respond to an article I...

A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

Suicide has affected all segments of our population, but the suicide of a nursery school teacher earlier this week once again highlighted the fact that young adults are particularly vulnerable. For...

Craftsmen anticipate needed exposure at Carifesta XIII

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Craftsmen anticipate needed exposure at Carifesta XIII

Guyana is expected to take a sizeable delegation to Carifesta XIII slated for Barbados in August. Among those who will be showcasing their work will be some talented craftsmen, including 60-year-old...

Cabinet briefed on economy as budget preparations start

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet briefed on economy as budget preparations start

Assessments, adjustments and achievements in relation to the public sector’s work programme was the main focus at this month’s Ministerial Conference as the Government commences preparations for...

EU to plug $7B into Guyana’s sea defence

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on EU to plug $7B into Guyana’s sea defence

– additional $1B to strengthen admin capacity The European Union (EU) will be plugging $7B to aid Guyana in the area of sea defence. Additionally, $1B will be provided to strengthen...

Govt. starts dialogue with farmers on flooding, Skeldon estate privatisation

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. starts dialogue with farmers on flooding, Skeldon estate privatisation

– outreach attracts picketers Agriculture Minister Noel Holder on Wednesday conducted an outreach to Crabwood Creek, Region Six, to shed some light on government’s plans to revamp the sugar...

Boom out, baby! You have a small mind!

Jun 30, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Boom out, baby! You have a small mind!

The English philosopher, John Stuart wrote; “How can great minds be produced in a country where the test of great minds is agreeing in the opinions of small minds?” One of the greatest French...

Vice Chancellor justifies several senior appointments at national university

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Vice Chancellor justifies several senior appointments at national university

Some basic things to ensure the efficient management of the University of Guyana [UG] have been neglected for so many years that some people have accepted them as the norm. This was the assertion of...

Brexit won’t affect EU support to Guyana –Envoy assures

Jun 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Brexit won’t affect EU support to Guyana –Envoy assures

As Britain remains resolute to leave the European Union (EU), most countries that receive aid from the global bloc, are questioning whether this will change. The EU in Guyana’s case has been a...

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Kaieteur News- Guyana recorded just over 10,000 dengue cases in 2024, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony revealed during an... more